Eucalyptus gunnii - 125-150 CM C7.5

Description
The Cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii) is a shrub-like large shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from October to December. The Cider gum also has roundish, silver-grey leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * deer resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Cider gums are silver-grey, roundish.

Spread
Australia.

Frost hardiness
The Cider gum has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cider gum is a large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers appear from October to December. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary